UK comedy hypnotist Alan Bates inaugural event in Sri Lanka on 12 Jan.

Colombo’s most stylish event goes all out for a good cause

UK comedy hypnotist Alan Bates Inaugural Event in Sri Lanka will be held on 12 January 2016 at the Ballroom, Hilton Colombo.

British comedy hypnotist Alan Bates will deliver a fast moving comedy show. The stars of the stage may find themselves winning the lottery on stage, meeting celebrities at the Oscars, conducting an orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall or even receiving a knighthood from the queen. This is just a small insight into what may happen as Alan Bates delivers a hilarious interactive show.

The evening also includes ‘A Touch of Glamour’ – 7 Designers, 1 night, Lights..Camera…Action! Get up close and personal with the designers from Buddi Batik, Indi, Koca, O:Live Couture, Ramona Oshini, Aslam – Gee Bees and Ramzi. These premier designers will be given a platform to create one ‘Show Stopper’ piece which will be displayed during the cocktail hour. Ramani Fernando completes the look as the official Hair and Makeup Partner. Tiesh Jewellers will be adorning the models with their stunning jewellery as well as giving the guests amazing discounts for the night.

Like the artist, MINI, the presenting sponsor of the event, is also originally from the UK. The brand stands for lifestyle, fun, originality; thus suits the whole theme perfectly. MINI and its ‘cool’ cars will be present at the event and will also have a few surprises ready for the audience.

Heinz Reuter, Chairman of Prestige Automobile Ltd., the official importer of MINI and BMW in Sri Lanka says, “I am happy to be part of this charity dinner event and I am looking forward to a great night with lots of laughter and delight.”

Latika Alok, producer for Colombo VIP Night says, “This evening has all the elements of fun, food and fashion and will definitely be the place to be seen with red carpet interviews and lots of photo opportunities. For this Charity Dinner and we are delighted to support the Hilton Colombo’s CSR program and will be raising funds for Sooriyawewa Weliwewa Pradeepa Pre-School to help construct a building and provide related school equipment for approximately 50 students between the ages of three and five years old.”

The fun filled evening will include pre-dinner cocktails hosted by Wine World followed by a scrumptious three-course Chapoutier wine paired dinner prepared by the award winning Hilton Colombo Chefs. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample the Senok Ceylon Tea Experience.

The ambience is enhanced by the Tasters Lounge, Espresso coffee bar created by Illy and an alfresco lounge by Meubel House.

No Colombo VIP event is complete without exclusive door gifts. This time you can expect a ‘His and Her’ door gift by NailSpa and Camagni Ceylon. The official airline for the event is Qatar Airways and Alan Bates will be hosted by Colombo Courtyard. Other supporting sponsors include Mangrove hotel, Souvenir brochure partner and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Ticket Print Partner.

Tickets are available from Park Street Trattoria, Park Street Mews or call the Ticket Hotline on 0778591846. Book early to avoid disappointment as tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door.